North Reading News

NORTH READING — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae.

Wetlands currently being evaluated for this application in North Reading are located at or near Batchelder Ave., Chestnut St., Crestwood Rd., Elma Rd., Equestrian Dr., Lakeside Blvd…

For the past 68 years, the North Reading Transcript has offered candidates running for municipal office the chance to tell our readers about themselves. It will be no different in 2025. So now that the Town Election season is in full swing leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, May 6, we would like to…

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A financial gift of $30,000 to the town’s Fire Department from Amazon Robotics of North Reading was accepted with the gratitude of the Select Board Monday night.

Fire Chief Don Stats was also on hand to accept the gift which will be used to purchase a utility vehicle known…

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — Throughout the town, across all grade levels, art is valued and practiced.  Students in art classes are encouraged to express themselves through the assignments…

NORTH READING — Wearing blue and yellow, town Democrats came together at Hopothecary Ales recently to toast its brave defenders…

NORTH READING – Enjoy the Lobster Bisque Lenten Luncheon at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St. on Good Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Suggested donation: $15 includes bisque, breads, beverages and dessert. It’s the last luncheon of the Lenten season

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse is proud to present its April 2025 Showcase on Saturday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Activity Room. The performers are Jay “Singing Spirit” Cunningham, The Fretbenders featuring Dee and Bob Kordas, Chris Murray and Andrew Sexton.

“We have a group of very talented musicians…

NORTH READING — The deadline for submitting applications to be located on the map of the annual Townwide Yard Sale is this Friday, April 18.

Any residential map requests submitted after the April 18 deadline will appear only on the electronic map.

This year’s Townwide Yard Sale is being held on Saturday, May 3 from…

By EVA HANEGRAAFF

NORTH READING — It…

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Reducing your water usage not only helps your wallet but also conserves a critical resource. The average American household uses 82 gallons of water per day, with more than 30% going to outdoor activities like lawn irrigation. By making a few changes both indoors and outdoors, you can significantly…